Foo Fighters
Post-grunge rock group
Foo Fighters is an American rock band formed in 1994 by Dave Grohl, former drummer of Nirvana.
The band has been among the most successful rock acts of its era, known for anthemic songs and energetic live performances: The Foo Fighters headlined the festival.
The name comes from World War II slang for unidentified flying objects reported by Allied pilots.
Pacific Northwest metropolis
- alternative rockNon-mainstream guitar-driven genre
- post-grungeSlicker nineties alternative rock
- NirvanaRelease from earthly existence
- Pearl JamSeattle grunge pioneers
Soundgarden · nineties · flannel · distortion · angst · MTV · Generation X
Lead performer of group
- drummerOne who keeps rhythm
- founderOne who begins something
- NirvanaRelease from earthly existence
- songwriterOne who composes music
Planned multi-destination journey
- arenaVenue for contests
- stadiumLarge venue for spectators
- festivalOrganized public celebration
- setlistOrdered concert songs
encore · crowd · mosh pit · stage · pyrotechnics · light show · soundcheck · roadies
Effect on shared values
- longevityDuration of existence
- discographyCatalog of musical recordings
- fanbaseCollective devoted audience
- influencePower to affect others
Recording achievement trophy
- Brit AwardsUK music industry prizes
- nominationsFormal selections for consideration
- winsAchieved first places
- honorsRecognition for achievement
Everlong
For infinite duration
- The PretenderFalse claimant to throne
Seattle
Pacific Northwest metropolis
- alternative rockNon-mainstream guitar-driven genre
- post-grungeSlicker nineties alternative rock
- NirvanaRelease from earthly existence
Pearl Jam · Soundgarden · nineties · flannel · distortion · angst · MTV · Generation X
frontman
Lead performer of group
songwriter · producer · multi-instrumentalist · collaborator · mentor
tour
Planned multi-destination journey
setlist · encore · crowd · mosh pit · stage · pyrotechnics · light show · soundcheck · roadies · merchandise
cultural impact
Effect on shared values
- longevityDuration of existence
- discographyCatalog of musical recordings
- fanbaseCollective devoted audience
Grammy
Recording achievement trophy
- Brit AwardsUK music industry prizes
- nominationsFormal selections for consideration
- winsAchieved first places
honors · ceremony · trophy · acceptance speech · critical acclaim
- Alt Rockalt-rock, alternative metal, grunge, indie rock, post-grunge
- rock musicrock band, electric guitar, guitar solo, guitar riff, guitar riffs
- 2000s MusicBeyonce, Britney Spears, Eminem, Justin Timberlake, Usher
- 90s MusicNirvana, Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, Green Day, Radiohead
- Famous GroupsThe Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Fab Four, Pink Floyd, Rolling Stones
- Grammy WinnersAdele, Beyonce, Taylor Swift, Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin
Foo FightersTrent Reznor
Stevie Wonder · Ed Sheeran · Billy Joel · Lenny Kravitz · Beck
Foo FightersJoy Division
Influential late-70s Manchester group
Nine Inch Nails · The Cure · Depeche Mode · Radiohead · Portishead